Buzzmillstag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-866829461810439792018-09-17T09:00:00-04:00My homesewn, crafty, nature loving, kid filled adventures...TypePadThe Espadrilles Kit...tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01156fdc946b970b022ad3b145cb200b2018-09-17T09:00:00-04:002018-09-17T09:00:00-04:00Hi there! It's been a bit, hasn't it? Well, if you follow me on Instagram you know it's been a busy, but fun, summer...and that I've been sewing a ton, just not blogging. (And if you aren't following me, you ought to...) But, let's get back to today's post shall...Jane@Buzzmills

Hi there! It's been a bit, hasn't it? Well, if you follow me on Instagram you know it's been a busy, but fun, summer...and that I've been sewing a ton, just not blogging. (And if you aren't following me, you ought to...)

But, let's get back to today's post shall we?

I mean, shoes! Espadrilles! That is a blog worthy topic!

When my friend Melissa, from A Happy Stitch, asked me if I wanted to be a part of her blog tour for her espadrilles kits I did not hesitate! I had already been ogling hers and her kits so I was thrilled to join! A warning though, trying to decide which fabric kit to choose is a challenge!

Included in the kit: fabric (inside and outside), soles, pins, a variety of needles, thread, needle pullers, chopsticks and interfacing. Literally the only things you need to provide are scissors and your threaded sewing machine! Plus, it's all so pretty, while also being eco-friendly with a recycled box, organic lining fabric and fabric scraps used for decorative components. The box is super sturdy and perfect for using to cart your supplies from here to there if needed as well.

Inside the kit is a little booklet with detailed instructions and illustrations on how to sew your espadrilles. The booklet provides all of the necessary information with easy to follow step by step instructions.

Each kit provides plenty of fabric so that you have room to move your pattern pieces around to fussy cut it just exactly the way you want it. You might even have enough fabric to make a second pair!

Every bit about making these espadrilles felt exciting!

Like, oh my goodness these look like shoes...

and oh my goodness I made shoes!

They were really straight forward to make, fairly simply and super duper satisfying!

I have to say, too, that they feel a little bit addictive...

My kids were amazed by the whole thing! And have already requested a pair for themselves...

My daughter was thrilled to hear that I might even have enough fabric to make her a floral pair to match!

I might have sewn the sole to one of the shoes a little looser than the other making one a tad bigger. I'm debating on whether to pull the stitches out and redo them, or simply add some elastic in the heal (Melissa gives some fit tips at the back of the booklet). For now, I'm keeping them as is to get a feel for them...

Have you made your own shoes? Are you thinking about it? I say go for it, you will not be disappointed! Like I said it's unbelievably satisfying!

*I was given the espadrille kit in exchange for for participating in this blog tour. All opinions are my own.

The Joni Jumpsuit...tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01156fdc946b970b022ad3809849200d2018-07-13T09:00:00-04:002018-07-12T12:08:12-04:00I've been on the fence for a long time now on jumpsuits... I mean I've seen so many cute options and variations, but it never quite seemed like something for me... Finally though I decided it was time to just try it! The pattern is the Joni Jumpsuit from Friday...Jane@Buzzmills

I've been on the fence for a long time now on jumpsuits...

I mean I've seen so many cute options and variations, but it never quite seemed like something for me...

Almost instantly after making this jumpsuit I wanted to make another, maybe shorts, version...

The fabric is so soft and cozy and comfortable!

The jumpsuit feels amazing on, it's like wearing pajamas...

But also makes you feel amazing and sexy at the same time!

The tie back of this jumpsuit was one of the reasons I chose the pattern. I love the tie because it allows for a custom fit...

Though sometimes it can make it take a little longer to go to the bathroom...and careful those ties don't fall in!

Despite LOVING this! I still find myself having to talk myself into wearing it...

But that's only because it's a new to me style...not because I don't like wearing it, because I really do!

Blue Buffalo Check...tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01156fdc946b970b022ad3a0671e200b2018-07-12T11:51:45-04:002018-07-12T11:51:45-04:00You might've seen my fourth of July postings on Instagram filled with blue buffalo check... but maybe you didn't... As we walked back to the car post parade a woman spotted the three of us walking down the street, smiled and said, "must have been a deal on that fabric!"......Jane@Buzzmills

As we walked back to the car post parade a woman spotted the three of us walking down the street, smiled and said, "must have been a deal on that fabric!"...

The fabric is blue buffalo check shirting from Imagine Gnats. I originally had plans for something different which is why I had so much yardage of this fabric, but plans change...and this fabric seemed perfect for fourth of July (ish) ensembles...

Henry is wearing a new Mulberry tunic I love this pattern for Henry, and so does he! It suits him so well and is super comfy! He still wears his orange one from last Spring all the time...

and Violet is wearing a new Jeune twinset. We loved the other set so much that we wanted to make another. This one is reversible with chambray on the other side and is the version with the v's at the top and bottom back which makes it cool for the summer!

well, she is wearing the top of the twinset...

She was generous enough to let me wear the skirt...because I didn't quite get to finish the dress I had planned for myself.

And, well as you can see in that top photo, she and I are pretty much the same size nowadays!

I do love that these ensembles where perfectly festive, but not so festive that they would feel out of place on any other day...and, let me tell you, the skirt of the Jeune twin set is so lovely!

And, since I probably ought to let Violet have her skirt back, and since I had already started my own dress...I finished it a few days post Independence day!

Me Made May Makes, and a Roundup...tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01156fdc946b970b022ad35a5432200c2018-07-11T15:43:46-04:002018-07-11T15:43:46-04:00I had every intention of getting this post together sooner, at least before June was over...but alas...I didn't! Anywho... So, Me Made May happened...as it does, way back in May. This was only my second time participating and really my first time with plenty of clothes to choose from! As...Jane@Buzzmills

I had every intention of getting this post together sooner, at least before June was over...but alas...I didn't!

Anywho...

So, Me Made May happened...as it does, way back in May. This was only my second time participating and really my first time with plenty of clothes to choose from! As it turns out, I've got quite an extensive me made wardrobe! Though, there are surely plenty of holes, mostly basics and bottoms and where I found myself falling short. So, this time around I aimed to sew a few of items during May to fill those voids...

It's always fun to see it all piled together into one big post of pictures! I had more fun with Me made May this year, partly I imagine, because I had more clothes to wear. It's also always fun to get creative and figuring out what to wear...I wear me mades most days but putting the extra thought into it is always fun!

Strawberry Tees...tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01156fdc946b970b022ad37fbf6c200d2018-07-09T10:47:27-04:002018-07-09T10:47:27-04:00One of the first things we learned about when we moved into our new home a year ago was the big "strawberry festival" that our elementary school holds each June. A community event that everyone looks forward to, and the kids couldn't wait to see what it was all about!...Jane@Buzzmills

One of the first things we learned about when we moved into our new home a year ago was the big "strawberry festival" that our elementary school holds each June. A community event that everyone looks forward to, and the kids couldn't wait to see what it was all about!

One day as I was browsing through Spoonflower I stumbled across this super sweet strawberry fabric and thought it'd be perfect for the strawberry festival!

I used the cotton spandex jersey for the first time and it is perfect for tees, soft and stretchy and comfy!

I didn't quite get the binding for the armholes tight enough, now I know for next time...and the waistband continues to be a favorite part of this pattern for Violet...

And I love the striped ruffles!

I still feel kind of behind on summer clothes for these two...it's hard to keep up with all the growing that they do! But, the few pieces I have made have been in heavy rotation so far, which is a good thing!